Architectutal Conervation - Issues & Developmets

Edited by Vincent Shacklock

Managing Editor: Jill Pearce

Publication date 2006

144 pages

This authoritative book offers contributions from leading practitioners and scholars presenting an assessment of the current state of conservation in the UK. In addition to tracing the developments in conservation over the past fifty years it raises concerns about ambivalence within goverment towards heritage protection. It considers the need for a clear understanding of the value of architectural heritage; the importance of training; adequate funding for maintenance, and support at a local and community level. It also discusses the rle of the amenity societies and provides a useful comparison of the national and regulation driven process operating in the UK with the US local and incentive driven approach.

Contents:

Foreward: Lessons from York Minster 1965-1972 Sir Bernard Feilden*Facing up to challenged in architectural conservation Vincent Shacklock*Personal perspectives*Protecting the historic environment: the legacy of W. G. Hoskins Malcom Airs*The conservation? Some questions Bob Kindred*The american contrast Donovan D. Rypkema*All rosy in the garden? The protection of historic parks and gardens David Lambert and Jonathan Lovie*SAVE Britian's heritage and the amenity societies Adam Wilkinson*Scientific research into architectural conservation Peter Brimblecombe and Carlota M. Grossi*Appendix: The listing of buildings Bob Kindred.

About the Editor:

Professor Vincent Shacklok MA, DipLandArch, IHBC, FRTPI, FRSA is Dean of Architecture, Art and Design at University of Lincon. He played a key part in establishing the journal of Architectural Conservation and is founding Editorial Advisory Board member.

From the Review:

....essential reading for all concerned with our heritage, not just for professionals. With the power of English Heritage diluted and expertise disspated, action is now or heriatge faces a bleak future.

ASCHB

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Architectural Conservation - Issues & Developments

Architectutal Conervation - Issues & Developmets

Edited by Vincent Shacklock

Managing Editor: Jill Pearce

Publication date 2006

144 pages

This authoritative book offers contributions from leading practitioners and scholars presenting an assessment of the current state of conservation in the UK.